How To Lube A Speedcube

Learn how to properly lube your GAN speed cube. Discover why speedcube lubricant protects plastic, explore viscosity types (No.1, No.2, No.3), and master the correct application techniques.

Upon unboxing a newly acquired GAN speed cube, users will observe that factory-applied lubricants are pre-existing within the mechanism. As the solve count accumulates, these factory lubricants gradually dissipate and dry out, resulting in increased internal friction, heightened turning resistance, and a noticeably slower tactile response.

In this technical breakdown, we analyze the critical role of specialized speedcube lubricants and outline the precise application methodologies required to maintain optimal competitive performance.

Why Is Speedcube Lubricant Important?

The main reason to apply lubricant is to protect the plastic pieces of your cube. During a solve, the plastic pieces of a cube could be slowly damaged due to the friction of a turn. By applying lube between the plastic pieces, it can effectively dampen the impacts during a turn. This is an important part of maintaining your GAN cube.

The other reason to apply speedcube lube is that it provides an additional layer of customizability to the cube’s handfeel. By applying different types of lubricant, you can provide additional control to the cube, or make it extremely fast.

Which Gan Speedcube Lube Should I Buy?

We offer 3 different types of speedcube lube, each comes in a different viscosity.


Viscosity

Purpose

Price

No.1 Lube - Daily Care

Medium

Maintenance, reduces friction

$3.99

No.2 Lube - Smooth

Low

Makes the cube faster

$8.99

No.3 Lube - Control

High

Makes the cube more stable

$5.99

The viscosity of the speedcube lube decides how sticky the lube is; the higher it is, the more it slows the cube down. Which lube is most suitable for you is entirely up to your preferred handfeel; there is no one lube that is definitively better than the others.

How To Apply The Lube?

The basic way to lube a cube is to simply apply a few drops onto the cube’s contact surfaces.



There are a few important tips when applying lubes. First, do not over-lube the cube. Applying too much lubrication will make it hard for the lube to distribute evenly, while making the turning gummy and slow. It is best to apply less than you think you need, break in, then apply more if you need it. Second, you do not have to put lube on every piece of the cube, as the lube will be distributed evenly by breaking in, which is the process of distributing the lube across the whole cube by doing multiple scrambles and solves. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it important to apply lubricant to a speed cube?

Lubricant protects the plastic pieces from damage caused by friction during turns, dampens impacts, and provides customizability for your preferred handfeel.

What are the differences between the three GAN speedcube lube types?

They vary by viscosity and purpose: No.1 (Medium) is for daily maintenance and reducing friction ($3.99), No.2 (Low) makes the cube faster ($8.99), and No.3 (High) makes the cube more stable ($5.99).

How do you properly apply speedcube lube without making it gummy?

Apply just a few drops onto contact surfaces—less than you think you need—and let it distribute evenly by breaking in the cube through multiple scrambles and solves rather than over-lubing.

Do I still need to buy lube if I don't want to change my cube's handfeel?

Yes, regular lubrication is still necessary to protect the plastic pieces from friction wear, and you can use No.1 Maintenance lube for this purpose.